we're all the devil in somebody's eyes

Verse 1 They tell you who the villain is, But they never ask why, They draw the line in black and white While the truth slips by. They say he’s broken, But they’ve never met his eyes, Never stood inside the fire Just to see what survives. Pre-Chorus If you’ve ever worn the blame With no chance to explain, If you’ve ever been the bad guy Just to shoulder the weight— Chorus There’s a heart beneath the ashes, A soul they never see, Scars don’t tell the whole damn story Of what it took to breathe. If you’ve ever been on that level, Where the truth feels invisible, Could you have empathy for the devil? Verse 2 They love a clean confession, They hate a messy past, They want a reason to forgive But won’t let the moment last. They point at every failure, Like it’s all you’ll ever be, But they don’t count the nights You fought just to stay free. Pre-Chorus If you’ve ever swallowed pride So someone else could stand tall, If you’ve ever been the reason Someone else didn’t fall— Chorus There’s a heart beneath the ashes, A soul they never see, Pain don’t make you evil, It just teaches you to bleed. If you’ve ever been on that level, Where forgiveness feels impossible, Could you have empathy for the devil? Bridge If you could have empathy for the devil, Maybe you could have empathy for me, I’m not asking for your blessing, Just a moment to breathe. I’ve carried hell like a halo, Worn the blame like a crown, I didn’t choose the fire— I just learned how not to burn down. Final Chorus (lifted, stripped, honest) There’s a heart beneath the ashes, A truth beneath the scars, Sometimes survival looks ugly From where the judgments are. If you’ve ever stood in shadows Where the light won’t let you be, Could you have empathy for the devil, Could you have empathy for me? Outro / Final Verse They tell you who the villain is, They always choose a side, But we’re all the devil In somebody’s eyes.